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TXI 3271

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

337,401 mi
Last recorded337,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXI 3271
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 337,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 337,394 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested Could cause damage to testing eqp due to suspension sitting so low (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring plate bolt insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill @ door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe @ front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill @ door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drivers door check strap mount split.

Boot could not be opened to inspect components properly.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 316,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 316,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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TXI 3271 is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TXI 3271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TXI 3271 is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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